Malibu Boats Models 1998, Owner'S Manual

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Right-Of-Way
Notice
In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way
over more agile craft. You must stay clear of the vessel with
right-of-way and pass to his stern.
Privileged Boats
Privileged boats have right-of-way and
can hold course and speed. Sailboats
and boats paddled or rowed have the
right-of-way over motor boats. Sailboats
under power are considered motorboats.
Small pleasure craft must yield to large
commercial boats in narrow channels.
Burdened Boats
The burdened boat is the boat that must
make whatever adjustments
to course and speed necessary to keep
out of the way of the
privileged boat.
Crossing Situation
In crossing situations, the boat to the
right from the 12 o’clock to the 4
o’clock position has the right-of-
way. It must hold course and speed.
The burdened boat keeps clear and
passes behind the privileged boat.
Boats going up and down a river
have the privilege over boats
crossing the river.
Meeting Head-On
Neither boat has the right-of-way in this situation. Both boats should decrease speed,
should turn to the right, and pass port-to-port. However, if both boats are on the left side
of a channel, each vessel should sound two short horn blasts and pass starboard to
starboard.
KC-0471
BURDENED
VESSEL
DANGER ZONE
PRIVILEGED
VESSEL
12 O'CLOCK
4 O'CLOCK